Comparison
Dapple vs. hardware security keys
Hardware keys proved phishing-resistant authentication works. Software passkeys make it deployable — same standard, same security property, none of the logistics.
| Dapple software passkeys | Hardware security keys | |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing resistance | FIDO2 — phishing-resistant | FIDO2 — phishing-resistant |
| Upfront cost per user | $0 hardware | $25–$75 per key, ×2 for backup keys |
| Distribution | Software enrollment, minutes | Procure, image, ship, track — per employee, per office |
| Lost credential | Self-service biometric re-enrollment | Locked out until a replacement key arrives |
| Turnover cost | Deprovision in console | Recover the key, or eat the cost |
| Ties identity to a human | Yes — key derives from the person’s biometric | No — proves possession of an object, not a person |
| Air-gapped / shared-nothing environments | Requires a supported device | Works with zero software footprint |
When hardware keys still make sense
Honest answer: environments that prohibit cameras and biometric sensors outright, or shared kiosks with no per-user devices, can still be better served by a hardware token. For everyone else, the hardware key program — the buying, shipping, spares drawer, and locked-out-until-Tuesday recovery — is the tax Dapple removes.
Comparisons based on publicly available information as of July 2026 — corrections welcome. The right answer depends on your environment; that’s what a 20-minute demo is for.
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